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Clean Your Car - ZYMOL!!!
- Thread starter RussZS
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Golf GT & A4 Avant
noticed this yesterday and was very surprised, there getting quite a nice stock
Nice kit but waaaay outta my league 
/pauper
/pauper
Vintage is winking at me...
If I had the money it would be on my shelf. It's a statement. I'd have it on my mantlepiece!
Golf GT & A4 Avant
not ever having seen a zymol product, are all there waxes the same buttery soft consistency? Anything similar to the Vics waxes for texture
If you own something LY as in your avatar then Concours will make the flake pop like crazy
Golf GT & A4 Avant
Golf GT & A4 Avant
I keep contemplating Glasur, but stories of gassing issues and my inexperience could be frustrating. Hence I'm considering carbon or titanium
I did 2 wings and a bonnet with one swipe of Glasur. God it's like my wax nirvana, even with the gassing i'm not sure I care.
It's a pure wax. Pure carnuaba, fussy, smells like a proper wax. It's cons just makes me love it more.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
I predict some birthday-Glasur next month
Mines Sunday but I doubt I'm that lucky, my OH doesn't agree with my current collection as it is.
Russ / Kev, should I go straight to glasur and forget carbon and titanium. Is the gassing issue down to over application or not fully removing?
Imo especially with Titanium being within £20, yes. Titanium is also a bit harder, doesn't have the finesse and Glasur is actually more durable when looked after.
Carbon is a great introduction though mate, Cliotoby on here is a big fan and sent me a sample a while back, can also be used on plastics. Viper on DW is an avid user for years.
Over application is the main problem, it's really just the solvents escaping. Supernatural is much worse imo.
Carbon is a great introduction though mate, Cliotoby on here is a big fan and sent me a sample a while back, can also be used on plastics. Viper on DW is an avid user for years.
Over application is the main problem, it's really just the solvents escaping. Supernatural is much worse imo.
Costs £250+ to post it to Zymol, Gaz.
also you can't just keep refilling it every 4 months. There will be small print somewhere.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
I'm looking for something that is so soft like glasur, just unsure if I can warrant to price when I'm not using waxes much at the minute.
will do a bit more researching I think, been looking through the for sale threads for some time for a used pot but miss most of them
will do a bit more researching I think, been looking through the for sale threads for some time for a used pot but miss most of them
I definitely see your point mate. RG55 is very soft like vics and 2 layers would ime outlast Glasur. It won't feel quite as special.
Onyx is another one mate. Or Carbon? Both mid range waxes with vics level durability.
Mid range waxes are hard to pick imo.
I've bought and sold Glasur twice. Both times because I wasn't using it enough. Never stops you wanting it again!
Golf GT & A4 Avant
I considered RG 55 but read mixed reviews, people love or hate it it seems. might get a sample pot.
I want something that is special to use, that's the main want for the zymol. I liked vics red and yellow, but wasn't impressed when multiple layers only achieved 4 weeks durability, will be trying both again to see if it was me. the finish of AF spirit and desire is considerable better than anything I've used before so want it to top them. durability isn't a huge issue but don't want to have to be layering every couple of weeks.
Price isn't an issue with Glasur if it is that good, but what separates glasur and carbon
I want something that is special to use, that's the main want for the zymol. I liked vics red and yellow, but wasn't impressed when multiple layers only achieved 4 weeks durability, will be trying both again to see if it was me. the finish of AF spirit and desire is considerable better than anything I've used before so want it to top them. durability isn't a huge issue but don't want to have to be layering every couple of weeks.
Price isn't an issue with Glasur if it is that good, but what separates glasur and carbon
Golf GT & A4 Avant
what's onyx like to use JD?
I can't remember the last time I used 476 on a car panel, has been dropped to wheels, MTB and snowboard duties for at least 18months now
I can't remember the last time I used 476 on a car panel, has been dropped to wheels, MTB and snowboard duties for at least 18months now
I wasn't that impressed with Spirit if i'm honest, good wax but nowhere near enough of a boutique feel, especially at that price. Just my opinion.
Glasur is special, it feels special. The price probably helps but it a lovely wax to use and easily has the best water beahviour of any wax bar maybe Vintage. It sheets water like a sealant. The SV are easier to use but they don't have the water behaviour of Glasur.
Also Glasur is durable if looked after, I seen over 4 months winter before last. Wiped down in between. It needs a carnauba spray like Sonus.
Golf GT & A4 Avant
spirit was my 1st wax over £30 and I really like the finish and durability and beading / sheeting but as you say it's missing that feel that I'm still looking for
The problem AF will find is, all the pots are pretty much the same. There is not speciality to them and I love the AF products.
You can get in the ring with Ali cause you think you can box etc.. It's okay having the same performance as boutique waxes but me and you both know it's not always about performance when using boutique waxes.
Just my 2pence. Helps that SV and Zymol already have the brand and boutique section covered. Harder to come into the industry and box with the expensive wax makers.
You can get in the ring with Ali cause you think you can box etc..
It's okay having the same performance as boutique waxes but me and you both know it's not always about performance when using boutique waxes.Just my 2pence. Helps that SV and Zymol already have the brand and boutique section covered. Harder to come into the industry and box with the expensive wax makers.
Megane R26
True but James knows what he is doing. Also you said yourself that Zymol hasn't changed a thing for years. Things do move on in terms of improvements in blending techniques, solvents etc. z in particular could do with launching something new apart from a new overpriced wheel brush.
I made a thread on DW about new waxes from old manufacturers and I think Shield was about the last one to be released afaik.
Of course they know what they're doing but i'm the person they're selling to. My opinion actually counts quite a lot in this instance. Deatiling side maybe not but i'm the consumer at the end of the day, like I said i'm a massive fan of AF products, their wax range just leaves me a little perplexed.
Of course they know what they're doing but i'm the person they're selling to. My opinion actually counts quite a lot in this instance. Deatiling side maybe not but i'm the consumer at the end of the day, like I said i'm a massive fan of AF products, their wax range just leaves me a little perplexed.
I can't quite explain it. They don't stir anything inside me. They don't feel unique for some reason.
Again i'm not talking on just performance here, i've used spirit, it's fantastic but I can't see why as an enthusiast why you'd buy it over something like Glasur even with it's occasional gassing issues.
A professional detailer is different, you guys need to use the best, you're not looking for that special feeling that a weekend detailer gets after slogging away on a Sunday afternoon.
Like I said I can't quite explain it but I overlook their waxes.
Again i'm not talking on just performance here, i've used spirit, it's fantastic but I can't see why as an enthusiast why you'd buy it over something like Glasur even with it's occasional gassing issues.
A professional detailer is different, you guys need to use the best, you're not looking for that special feeling that a weekend detailer gets after slogging away on a Sunday afternoon.
Like I said I can't quite explain it but I overlook their waxes.
I wonder if thats because of profit margains?
